Semiquincentennial

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino stops by City Council, pledges $1 million to Philly and says 'Go Birds!'

250 new cherry blossom trees to be planted in Philly ahead of city's 2026 semiquincentennial celebrations

Cherry blossoms

Mayor Parker's 2026 budget proposal calls for tax cuts, higher parking rates and more housing spending

Cherelle Parker budget 2025

Looking ahead to Philly's busy 2026, leaders allocate $45 million for planning, beautification and security projects

Lemon Hill FIFA 2026 budget

Birmingham jail bench where MLK wrote famous letter to be displayed in Philly

MLK Birmingham bench

Gloria Dei Church creates app so visitors can take self-guided tours of its nearly 350-year-old cemetery

Gloria Dei app

Philadelphia's busy 2026 will include TED talks, new Mural Arts project

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